'Seems bizarre...': Delhi LG as Atishi 'falls ill' ahead of DERC chairman's oath

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Delhi government to either administer the oath of office through video conferencing or the formalities must be completed by the chief minister or any other minister, or the chief secretary. “It is surprising to note that Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar has not been facilitated and kept in limbo, for the oath as Chairperson of DERC, since as long as 25th June 2023, despite the fact that he expressly made himself available for this purpose," the LG said in his letter.

Later in the day, the apex court also gave its decision and deferred the oath-taking ceremony till 11 July. Supreme Court asked the Centre and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to file their responses to the petition of the Delhi government, which has challenged the appointment.

AAP has claimed that the appointment of Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar is ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. The power minister Atishi alleged that the Centre has made such an appointment to stop the supply to free electricity to the people of Delhi and ruin the electricity sector.